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An assistive technology mentoring project was undertaken on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, in response to the difficulties encountered by schools when attempting to make informed decisions regarding assistive technology. This presentation will detail the project that provided professional learning to support the effective utilization of assistive technology using a mentoring model in schools.
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Mentoring and
Assistive Technology:A model for Implementation
in Australian Schools
Greg O’ConnorEducation Services Manager, Spectronics
Mentoring Project: Baseline
lack of integration
into curriculum / programs
iPad
Transformational • Differentiation / UDL• 21st Century Learning• Portability• Convergence
Gray & Silver-Pacuilla (2011) Breakthrough Teaching and Learning
SOS
Disruptive Innovation
Mentoring Project: Baseline
lack of integration
into curriculum / programs
Support the identification, assessment and trial of equipment with students who require AT. Support the use of AT to facilitate access to the curriculum, minimize barriers to learning and improve learning outcomes for students. Develop teacher skills and resources in AT, and support the sharing of their knowledge and skills with other teachers and staff.
Mentoring Project
Capacity Building
Coaching
SETT
Assessment Tools
Action research
Mentoring Project Components
conversation skills
listening skills
nonverbal language
giving constructive feedback
developing trusting relationships
Coaching
Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT) - Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
QIAT - Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services
Assistive Technology Rubrics
Assistive Technology Guidelines – New Zealand Ministry of Education
Assessment Tools
“Investigations conducted by and for the
people taking the action, on their
own action to inform their future actions”
Richard Sagor (2005)
Action Research
Action Research
23
Action Research
Sagor, R. (2005). The Action Research Guidebook: A Four Step Process for Educators and School Teams. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Bugaj & Norton-Darr (2010)
1. SETT Framework & Action Research training
2. Assessment
3. Coaching visits
4. Ongoing evaluation and teacher collaboration
Mentoring Project Stages
North Coast Region Assistive Technology Mentoring Project
Broken Bay High School and Texthelp Read & Write GOLD :
Limited access to program
Lack of staff training
Lack of student training
Mentoring Project
http://gregoconnor.wikispaces.com
Mentoring Project
Mentoring Project
Q1. Will a site licence for Texthelp Read&Write GOLD increase student access to the software?
Q2. Does increase access have an impact on student1 learning outcomes?
1Five targeted students
Mentoring ProjectQ1. Increased Access
1. Increased teacher knowledge of program and requests for training
2. More students accessing program
3. All classes in Year 7 are introduced to the program
4. Staff taking responsibility with an decreased need for 1:1 teacher aide support
Mentoring ProjectQ2. Improved Outcomes
1. Positive attitude of students
2. More on task and independent behaviour
3. Improved internet use
4. Increased quality of assignments
5. Decreased student stress
Mentoring ProjectQ2. Improved Outcomes
Student A Student B Student C Student D Student E0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
HSIE Exam Marks
Student
Per
cen
tag
e M
ark
It Can’t Teach
• Successful inclusion/teaching requires differentiation
• Teachers reluctant to change• Differentiation requires expertise,
planning and preparation(Shaddock 2006)
Implications
http://www.cheri.com.au/PDF_Files/CHERI%20XI%20Conf%202006/2ShaddockTony.pdfhttp://bit.ly/o3uIn6
Student outcomes
What facilitates changes to teaching?
Teachers• Diversity as a Possibility
Principals• Provide planning, collaboration and reflection
System• Practical, content-relevant professional
development
(Shaddock 2006)
Implications
http://www.cheri.com.au/PDF_Files/CHERI%20XI%20Conf%202006/2ShaddockTony.pdfhttp://bit.ly/o3uIn6
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